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Avis Car-Away
 
Avis Caraway 2012 Motorhome Hire
Motorhome and Campervan Rentals in France & Europe
 

Depot Locations:
Ajaccio (Corsica) - Angers - Lyon - Marseille - Nice - Paris - Toulouse - Tours

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LOW SEASON
01 January - 31 March 2012
01 November - 31 December 2012
 
7 - 11 Days
12 - 19 Days
20 - 27 Days
28 - 34 Days
Minivan - 2 Berth
€103
€95
€89
€81
Class A1 - 2/3 Berth
€110
€103
€95
€88
Class A2 - 3/4 Berth
€118
€110
€101
€93
Class A3 - 3/5 Berth
€126
€118
€109
€100
Class C1 - 4/5 Berth
€118
€110
€101
€93
Class D1 - 5/6 Berth
€138
€128
€119
€109
Class D2 - 6 Berth
€150
€140
€129
€119
Class E3 - 4 Berth
€163
€151
€140
€129
MID SEASON
01 April - 30 June 2012
01 September - 31 October 2012
 
7 - 11 Days
12 - 19 Days
20 - 27 Days
28 - 34 Days
Minivan - 2 Berth
€138
€128
€121
€118
Class A1 - 2/3 Berth
€143
€133
€125
€121
Class A2 - 3/4 Berth
€156
€145
€138
€133
Class A3 - 3/5 Berth
€168
€155
€146
€141
Class C1 - 4/5 Berth
€156
€145
€138
€133
Class D1 - 5/6 Berth
€175
€163
€154
€149
Class D2 - 6 Berth
€194
€180
€170
€165
Class E3 - 4 Berth
€213
€198
€188
€181
HIGH SEASON
01 July - 31 August 2012
 
7 - 11 Days
12 - 19 Days
20 - 27 Days
28 - 34 Days
Minivan - 2 Berth
€188
€173
€160
€150
Class A1 - 2/3 Berth
€200
€185
€170
€160
Class A2 - 3/4 Berth
€216
€199
€184
€173
Class A3 - 3/5 Berth
€233
€214
€198
€186
Class C1 - 4/5 Berth
€216
€199
€184
€173
Class D1 - 5/6 Berth
€256
€236
€218
€205
Class D2 - 6 Berth
€275
€253
€234
€220
Class E3 - 4 Berth
€306
€281
€260
€245

 
Vehicle Table

Please note:
Class A1 Vehicles are not available from Tours Depot.
Class A3 Vehicles are not available from Ajaccio, Lyon & Toulouse Depots.
Class D1 Vehicles are not available from Ajaccio Depot.
Class D2 Vehicles are not available from Ajaccio Depot.
Class E3 Vehicles are not available from Ajaccio, Lyon, Nice, Toulouse & Tours Depots.


The Daily Rates Include:

  • Tax (VAT = 19.6%)
  • Comprehensive Insurance (see Insurance)
  • Guaranteed newer vehicle not older that two model years (2011 or 2012 models)
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Vehicle kit (water hose, jerrycan, electric cord, broom + dustpan, clothes hangers)
  • Cooking utensils
  • Tourist information (road maps, list of campgrounds, map of “Aires de services” [service areas])
  • Regional suggested itineraries (Brittany, Loire Valley…)
  • Outdoor cleaning after return

Trips overlapping seasons are charged in the appropriate seasonal rate for each day of travel. Special long term rental rates on request (35 days or more).

Minimum charge is 7 days.
Even if the motorhome is needed for a shorter period, we will charge 7 days.

Handling & Preparation Fee:
A Compulsory Handling Fee of €110 applies per rental. This includes your first bottles of Propane Gas and Toilet Chemicals.

Snow Chains:
Snow chains will be available (on request) and the rate is : 4 euro per day with a max 80 euro.

Additional Extras
Bedding (2 sheets, pillow + case, blanket)
(Towels are not included)
€35 per person
Folding Picnic Table €4 per day - maximum €80
Baby Seat / Booster Seat €4 per day - maximum €80
Bike Rack (hold 3 adult bikes) €4 per day - maximum €80
Portable GPS - available in Paris only
(additional deposit of €200 is required)
€10 per day* - maximum €120
Transfers for up to 4 people** €90 each way
Transfers for 5 people** €110 each way
Transfers for 6-7 people** €130 each way
Corsica Transfers - Or Request €25 each way
CDW Insurance (reduces excess to €400) €16 per day (min €112 - max €750)
PAI - 24 Hour Breakdown Insurance €8 per day - maximum €300
Cancellation Insurance = 5% of Daily Rental Rate - MUST BE Pre-Paid ON RESERVATION

Optional Items
If applicable, Private Transfers / One Ways & International One Ways must be pre-paid

1. Private Transfers - (Paris only- other locations on request)
Must be requested at the time of booking or not later than 7 working days before pick-up date arrival details or hotel address and how many people are in customers party.

Due to too many last minute changes, only pre-paid transfers will be arranged.
Clients must provide a valid telephone number - preferably a Mobile, this will allow us to send a SMS of confirmation. We will be unable to confirm a Transfer if we do not have a telephone number.
 
In the event a client who has pre-paid a transfer take a regular taxi or public transportation, there will not be any refund. Transfers must be confirmed at least 7 days in advance.

Transfers On Arrival Day
We can arrange transfers to our location from :

  • CDG and ORLY Airports
  • EUROSTAR Terminal (Paris Gare du Nord - Train Station)
  • Other Paris Train Stations
  • Paris Downtown hotels

- In case of airport transfers, we do need all flight details to arrange them : hour of arrival, flight number and departure place. (ex : Flight BA 308 from London - 12h30 )

- In case of transfer from a Train Station, we do need all train details to arrange it : hour of arrival, train number and departure place. (ex : Eurostar 1212 from London - 08.55 )

- In case of transfer from a hotel, we do need hotel details (name, address and telephone)

Transfers are possible from 08:00 to 15:00. Due to potential traffic problems beyond our control, precise pick-up and departure times cannot be guaranteed.

Tranfer On Last Day
We can arrange a return transfer to a hotel, a train station or an airport
This Transfer can be Pre-Paid or Paid Locally. Transfer must be arranged with the client.

Transfer Cost

  • Transfer for up to 4 persons (from CDG or ORLY airports, Eurostar Paris Gare du Nord, Hotel…) EUR 90
  • Transfer for 5 persons (from CDG or ORLY airports, Eurostar Paris Gare du Nord, Hotel…) EUR 110
  • Transfer for 6 or 7 persons (from CDG or ORLY airports, Eurostar Paris Gare du Nord, Hotel…) EUR 130
  • Transfer for up to 4 persons with up to 4 bikes (regular taxis do not accept bikes) EUR 120
  • Transfer for 5 persons with up to 5 bikes (regular taxis do not accept bikes) EUR 150
  • Transfer for 6 or 7 persons with up to 6 bikes (regular taxis do not accept bikes) EUR 200

Other special transfers (such as clients with windsurf or special luggage) must be notified upon booking and will be charged accordingly.

Airport Meeting points :

  • CDG – Terminal 1 Exit Gate (just after the custom)
  • CDG – Terminal 2 Avis desk – “le boutiquaire” level
  • CDG – Terminal 3 Exit gate (just after the custom)
  • Orly Airport - Exit gate

CDW Insurance:
EUR 16 per day (minimum charge = EUR 112 / maximum = EUR 750) With the purchase of Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), the client’s responsibility is reduced from a maximum of EUR 3,000 to EUR 400 per occurrence. (see exclusions)

PAI - 24 Hour Breakdown Insurance
EUR 8 per day (to a maximum of EUR 300)
Assistance to passengers and vehicle in case of mechanical breakdown or non responsible accident. Towing costs, lodging (with a limit of EUR 38 per person per day), other transportation or repatriation to departure location are covered by this insurance. This is valid in countries listed in insurance green card.
Radio, air conditioning, refrigerator, propane-gas and 12 volt-appliances malfunctions are not considered to be mechanical breakdowns.

INSURANCE

Public Liability : (included in daily rate)
Public liability insurance protects AVIS CAR-AWAY for EUR 760,000 in case of fire or explosion. Public liability is unlimited in case of accident.

Basic Coverage : (included in daily rate)
All the drivers must be approved, be at least 23 years old and have already held a full domestic driver’s licence for at least two years. International driving license is not mandatory. No charge for additional driver.

AVIS CAR-AWAY vehicles are insured against damage to vehicle from accident, fire, theft, vandalism and third part claim, subject to a EUR 3,000 excess clause. In the event of loss or damage to vehicle while on rental, the client’s responsibility is limited to a maximum of EUR 3,000 per occurrence. With the purchase of Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), the client’s responsibility is reduced from a maximum of EUR 3,000 to EUR 400 per occurrence.

This guarantee is effective in the majority of western countries : France, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Finland & Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Poland, Slovenia, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. (Sept.-2011). Other countries on request.

Exclusions : Are not covered by our insurance, even with the purchase of CDW or PAI :

  • Damages due to frost
  • Damages to the interior of the vehicle
  • Radio, tires, wheels, side mirrors and all glass damages (windscreen, windows)
  • Theft of Personal belongings, or vandalism
  • Electronic devices provided by Avis Car-Away (GPS, TV, Antenna)

Note that with the purchase of CDW, in case of damage caused by striking overhead objects and from backing up vehicle, the customer's responsibility is NOT reduced from EUR 3000 to EUR 400.

Security Deposit:
You are required to leave a security deposit of EUR 3000 at the time of pick up, This can be left by credit card imprint: Visa, Mastercard or Amex (Not Processed)

Minimum Age and Drivers:
The minimum age is 23 years and you must have held a full drivers licence for a minimum of 2 years. An International drivers licence is not mandatory. There is no charge for an additional driver - maximum of 2 drivers per motorhome.

Maintenance and User Responsibility:
You
are responsible for routine maintenance while traveling (coolant, oil, tire pressure) as well as reporting
mechanical failure immediately. Clients may be held responsible for mechanical damage due to negligence
on operation and/or in performing normal maintenance.

Substitution:
If, for any reason beyond our control, the reserved vehicle is not available, we reserve the right to substitute a model of similar or higher rated vehicle.

Travel Restrictions:
You are allowed to travel to the following countries (any countries not noted are on request): France, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Finland & Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Poland, Slovenia, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. Travel to North Africa and some East Europe countries are not permitted.

One Way Fees:  
One Way Rentals between most depots are available. Please see one way fees below. Any one ways not shown here may still be available on request.

Please see below table for international one way rentals.

 
PAR
NIC
MAR
LYO
TOU
Tours
ANG
Paris
-
€580
€490
€360
€480
€250
€280
Nice
€580
-
€200
€350
€480
€550
€550
Marseille
€490
€200
-
€250
€400
€500
€500
Lyon
€360
€350
€250
-
€400
€350
€370
Toulouse
€480
€480
€400
€400
-
€350
€350
Tours
€250
€550
€500
€350
€350
-
€120
Angers
€280
€550
€500
€370
€350
€120
-

No One Way between Continent and Corsica - Other One Ways are possible on request.

International One Way Rentals are only available from Paris depot on request. Minimum of 14 days rental. Dropoff points are flexible . Usually, it's at the airport but it can be at a hotel.

Prices are given as a guideline only, according to season, rates cost may vary a little.
International One Way charge will be re-confirmed for each rental. These are the most common destinations below - other destinations are possible, please Contact us for more information.

From Paris Only
Rome
€1,100
Milan
€675
Venice
€800
 
 
Madrid
€950
 
 
Munich
€700
Frankfurt
€550
Berlin
€900
 
 
Zurich
€550
 
 
Amsterdam
€500

 
First Night Accommodation:

We strongly recommend our clients spend their first night in a hotel. (you may refer to our list of
" recommended hotels" )

Departure Formalities:
Pick-up time is between 09:00 and 11:00 or between 14:00 and 16:30
Our depots are closed for lunch
NO MORNING PICK UP AFTER 11.00 / NO AFTERNOON PICK UP AFTER 16:30

There is no refund if vehicle is picked up later than scheduled time.
Upon his arrival, the client should expect to :
- Show a valid driving license : domestic + international or domestic only
- Leave a security deposit (EUR 3,000) – credit card imprint VISA, MASTERCARD or AMEX not processed.
This is to ensure vehicle is returned on time, complete with all equipment and in undamaged condition.
- Watch a 10 mn video “How to operate your motorhome” (French or English).
A bilingual “Operator Manual” is given to our clients. The vehicle is then inspected by AVIS CAR-AWAY
and the renter who is asked to sign a “Departure contract”. The rental is thus open.

We provide free storage for luggage or other valuables (plane tickets…). Not for One-Way rentals.

Return Formalities:
Return time is between 09:00 and 12:00 or between 14:00 and 17:30.
Our depots are closed for lunch
NO MORNING DROP OFF AFTER 12.00 / NO AFTERNOON DROP OFF AFTER 17.30

Penalties are charged for late returns without prior authorization.
There is no refund if rental is terminated by client before scheduled time.
- Toilet must be clean and empty
- Waste water tank must be drained
- Interior of motorhome must be clean (especially refrigerator, stove and shower)
INDOOR CLEANING CHARGES (EUR 100) MAY APPLY IF VEHICLE IS RETURNED NOT CLEAN.
- Diesel tank must be full (as it was on departure)

The security deposit is returned provided that the motorhome is undamaged and clean.
The vehicle is inspected by AVIS CAR-AWAY and the renter who is asked to sign a “Return contract”. The
rental is thus closed.

Depot Hours:
The Depots are open Monday to Saturday. Pick up and drop off times do vary between depots, please see the table below: (Note - no Saturday drop off's during High Season)

Pick Up Times
 
Monday
Tuesday - Friday
Saturday
Paris West
9am - 11am
2pm - 4.30pm
9am - 11am
2pm - 4.30pm
9am - 11am
PM on request
Marseille
AM Closed
2pm - 4.30pm
9am - 11.30am
2pm - 4.30pm
9am - 11am
PM Closed
Toulouse
AM Closed
2pm - 5pm
9am - 11am
2pm - 5pm
9am - 11am
2pm - 5pm
Tours
Closed All Day
9am - 11am
2pm - 5pm
9am - 11am
PM on request
Lyon
9am - 11am
2pm - 5pm
9am - 11am
2pm - 5pm
9am - 11am
PM Closed
Angers
AM Closed
2pm - 5pm
9am - 11am
2pm - 5pm
9am - 11am
PM on request
Nice
9am - 11am
2pm - 5pm
9am - 11am
2pm - 5pm
9am - 11am
3pm - 5pm
Corsica (Ajaccio)
9am - 11am
2pm - 5pm
9am - 11am
2pm - 5pm
9am - 11am
2pm - 5pm
*Corsica pick up and return on a Sunday is available on Request
 
Drop Off Times
 
Monday
Tuesday - Friday
Saturday
Paris West
9am - 12pm
2pm - 5:30pm
9am - 12pm
2pm - 5:30pm
9am - 12pm
PM on request
Marseille
AM Closed
2pm - 5:30pm
9am - 11:30am
2pm - 5:30pm
9am - 11am
PM Closed
Toulouse
AM Closed
2pm - 5:30pm
9am - 11:30am
2pm - 5:30pm
9am - 11am
PM on request
Tours
Closed All Day
9am - 11am
2pm - 5pm
9am - 11am
PM on request
Lyon
9am - 11:00am
2pm - 5:30pm
9am - 11:30am
2pm - 5:30pm
9am - 11am
PM Closed
Angers
AM Closed
2pm - 5:30pm
9am - 11:30am
2pm - 5:30pm
9am - 11am
PM on request
Nice
9am - 11:30am
2pm - 5:30pm
9am - 11:30am
2pm - 5:30pm
9am - 11am
3pm - 5pm
Corsica (Ajaccio)
9am - 11am
2pm - 5:30pm
9am - 11:30am
2pm - 5:30pm
9am - 11am
2pm - 5.30pm
*Corsica pick up and return on a Sunday is available on Request

Depots are closed all Sundays (except Ajaccio, on request) (no return-no departure possible and on the following 2012 public / bank holidays:

  • 01 January
  • 09 April
  • 01 May
  • 08 May
  • 28 May
  • 14 July
  • 15 August
  • 01 November
  • 24 / 25 December
  • 31 December

Trips overlapping seasons are charged in the appropriate seasonal rate for each day of travel.
Ex :Type C1 / 21 June - 10.00 AM – 12 July - 04.00 PM = 22 days = 10 days in mid season + 12 days in high
season.

Rentals are not calculated on a 24 hour basis but on a daily basis : pick up must be in the morning and drop-off must be before 04.00 PM. Both first and last days are charged. Arrangements are possible during mid and low season.

JULY & AUGUST : NO RETURN ON SATURDAY / NO DEPARTURE ON SATURDAY PM
 
Cancellation Fees as charged by Avis Caraway   

  • 45 days or more prior to pick up:.....€100
  • 45 - 30 days prior to pick up:..........40%
  • 29 days to 1 day prior to pick up:....100%
  • Day of pick up or no show:.............100%
 

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